A1
Expression
Neutral
Meaning
Expressing surprise or asking for confirmation.
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Cultural Background
Japanese speakers often use this phrase to show they are listening, not necessarily because they doubt the speaker.
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Tone matters
Use a rising intonation to sound like a question, or a flat/falling one to sound surprised.
Meaning
Expressing surprise or asking for confirmation.
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Tone matters
Use a rising intonation to sound like a question, or a flat/falling one to sound surprised.
Test Yourself
Which is the polite way to ask 'Is it true?'
A: 本当か？ B: 本当ですか？
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B
B uses the polite 'desu' ending.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the polite way to ask 'Is it true?'
Choose
A1
A: 本当か？ B: 本当ですか？
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B
B uses the polite 'desu' ending.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is polite.
Related Phrases
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そうなんですか
similarIs that so?
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